About Eke
The surname Eke is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "eke," meaning "also" or "in addition." As a surname, it could have been used to denote someone who had an additional occupation or source of income. Alternatively, it may have been a nickname for someone who was considered an "addition" or "extra" in a family or community. The surname Eke can also be found in other cultures, such as Nigeria, where it is a common Igbo surname and is believed to mean "strength" or "power."
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The surname Eke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Eke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Eke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Eke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.